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Branding vs Advertising

Started this discussion. Last reply by Loyan Roylance Nov 16, 2010. 5 Replies

Wow does one learn a lot over at OSU. I was there today for the OSU loss to WSU and it was very painful as well as educational. I had a good long talk with one of the key organizers of WIN and one…Continue

Tags: organizing, advertising, branding, stickers, buttons

Corvallis asked to help identify local charging stations for the EV Project

Started Mar 17, 2010 0 Replies

David Mayfield sent the following email to us today and asked for a wide audience:Continue

The Electric Vehicle Project--EV Project!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry W. Saveriano Mar 30, 2010. 2 Replies

The Department of Energy issued a Funding Opportunity Agreement (FOA) in order to issue the ARRA (America Recovery Reinvestment Act) $99.8 million dollars to speed up the decisions relating to the…Continue

Tags: ARRA, money, jobs, vehicles, electric

Corvallis's role in the Electric Vehicle Project

Started this discussion. Last reply by William Ray Ford Apr 10, 2010. 10 Replies

I am sure I am about the only one in town who doesn't know what is going on with the Electric Vehicle Project right? Well, ok maybe not. I subscribe to the G/T and read it faithfully daily, what…Continue

Tags: Business, Innovation, Project, EV

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William Ray Ford commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'
Unifying Cascadia is a biogeographical title that attempts to identify some Oregonians who are interested in looking at the economy from a new perspective. At least that is what I got from the 1st meeting over at the Student Sustainability…
Feb 7
Katherine Cleland commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'
Bill, what is Unifying Cascadia?
Feb 7
William Ray Ford commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'
I went to the first organizing meeting of Unifying Cascadia. Small but migty turn out. 5 of us and 3 were from the BEC. Next meeting this thursday night at the OSU Student Sustainability Center building. Meeting starts at 6pm. I can't go.…
Feb 7

Unifying Cascadia-Seeding the Gift Economy at OSU

March 8, 2012 from 6pm to 8:30pm
A Corvallis evening event on Thursday March 8th in the early evening on the campus of OSU.Charles Eisenstein author of Sacred Economics, Ascent of Humanity will be in Oregon from March 7-11, 2012 and right here in Corvallis for an evening. We are considering a book signing after his presentation.Portland 7th, Ashland 9th, Eugene 10th and all day 11th at the WOW Hall, EugeneSee More
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William Ray Ford commented on Cheryl Good's event 'Unifying Cascadia - Seeding the Gift Economy ORGANIZING MEETING'
3 of us from the BEC attended the meeting and the BEC became a sponsor. It is a SSI event and program that the community should get behind and support. Posters and mailing list messages will be released soon. We need to get 100 people to attend the…
Feb 4
William Ray Ford replied to Mark W. Van Patten's discussion 'Economic Development for Our Region'
As Entrepreneur In Chief at the BEC, I approached the Corvallis Economic Development Commission and attempted to sell them 9 letters for a mere $55,000 and of course they, being smart people, had to say NO! It was not unexpected. The letters were,…
Feb 4
William Ray Ford replied to Mark W. Van Patten's discussion 'Economic Develpment for Our Region'
Nice to see a lot of hard work and discussion come to something that was supported and approved by the Corvallis City Council.  Congratulations to the Economic Development Commission for their approach and big ideas as well as the small steps…
Feb 1
William Ray Ford commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'
WAC IV is gearing up again.  This year's event will be on May 10th in Eugene. The host is the Eugene Chamber of Commerce JJ O Connell has the lead. The Corvallis Chamber and BEC are involved. This is the mid Valley's business plan…
Feb 1
William Ray Ford commented on Cheryl Good's event 'Unifying Cascadia - Seeding the Gift Economy ORGANIZING MEETING'
Nice to see another group of creative folks coming together to promote a better future. Will try to attend but unfortunately may already be booked. Keep posting here. Not sure what Sacred Economics is all about but can always learn. Sometimes it…
Feb 1

Unifying Cascadia - Seeding the Gift Economy ORGANIZING MEETING at Student Sustainability Initiative Office

February 2, 2012 from 6pm to 7:30pm
Unifying Cascadia - Seeding the Gift Economy A Willamette Valley event with Charles Eisenstein, author of Sacred Economics and catalyst for organizing local communities into action all around the continent. Author of Sacred Economics, Ascent of Humanity March 7 - 11, 2012Coordinated events in these cities:Portland Wed March 7th, eveningCorvallis Thurs March 8th, eveningAshland Fri March 9th, eveningEugene Sat…See More
William Ray Ford might attend Cheryl Good's event Feb 1
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William Ray Ford liked WIN Admin's event 'WiN 2011' Nov 23, 2011
William Ray Ford commented on William Ray Ford's group 'Slow Money Alliance'
Just heard about a couple of folks starting up an oats milling operation over in Linn County and will eventually meet up with them. Seems like more and more interest on local food production and processing.
Jul 13, 2011
William Ray Ford commented on Mark W. Van Patten's event 'Planning Meeting'
Sorry I can't make the meeting folks but my son (the entrepreneuer) and his family arrive in Portland from Nagoya, Japan for a 3 week summer visit. I do in fact have my priorities right.
Jul 13, 2011
William Ray Ford replied to Loyan Roylance's discussion '2011 Event Sponsor Discussion' in the group WiN Planning Committee
I had a good meeting with Bill Uzgalis, the presiding officer of the Corvallis Odd Fellows.  He had previously met with John Sechrest and Chris Klemm and he is interested in sponsoring a "green business competition".  We talked a…
Jun 5, 2011
William Ray Ford commented on Mark W. Van Patten's event 'WiN2011 Planning Committee Meeting'
Sorry will be in Washington dc.
Jun 4, 2011

WiN2011 Planning Committee Meeting at HGI

June 15, 2011 from 5pm to 6:30pm
Agenda - Program Buildout Updates - Sponsorship Updates - Volunteers and Resource Committment See More
William Ray Ford is attending Mark W. Van Patten's event Jun 4, 2011
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I added the group Slow Money Alliance

Posted on February 11, 2010 at 8:13pm 0 Comments

Looks like great principals, at least ones that I can go with. This came highly recommended as a movement that seems to fit the Corvallis and mid-valley region as it relates to shop local, buy local, grow local, eat local etc. Green is very green here but it takes a new way of looking at local investing. We do have several opportunities including the Willamette Angel Conference (WAC). Last year we held the 1st WAC at the CH2M Hill alumni center on the campus of OSU. This year it will be held in… Continue
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The Brownsville monthly MUNCH!

Posted on January 24, 2010 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Ellen (my wife) and I travelled to Brownsville last evening for the monthly munch they started. This month it was held at the Corner Cafe and they had a no host pizza gathering and David Eckert from Corvallis one of the local rain harvesting experts was presenting how easy and inexpensive it is to do. Great program and about 25 to 30 folks were make more aware of a small step we all need to think about as it relates to water and our water collection and use. It just makes sense. Sole source… Continue
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The Ning Experience on WIN

Posted on January 6, 2010 at 11:03am 0 Comments

Thanks to Loyan for helping me get signed up for the Willamette Bioscience Group here at the WIN network. Glad to see Mary Foley is controlling the "invites" and good to see the membership growing by leaps and bounds. With the old Ning becwvbic.ning.com site and the OBA's official site we should have the internet covered with great discussion, opportunities and information flowing. Now, if we can just turn the words into dollars and create some traded-sector, family wage jobs and turn this down… Continue
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Bill Lunch at City Club today

Posted on October 12, 2009 at 6:47pm 0 Comments

Bill did his normal GREAT job summarizing the results of the election this year by building from the Presidential election on down to the results for Oregon. I counted about 65 of the local movers and shakers in attendance. It was nice to have the city manager Jon Nelson at our table. I was shocked and surprised to learn that about only 10% of any population were that interested and involved in politics. What a shame! Bill highlighted the winners and loser in the session. Higher education… Continue

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At 8:03pm on March 24, 2011, Biff TraberBiff Traber said…
Bill
Which vote are you referring to? I agree with all you said about EZs. I believe they are a good tool and continue to support them. So if there is a confusion, I want to clear it up.
Biff
At 5:22pm on February 12, 2010, Jef JeltenJef Jelten said…
Got it Bill. I thought I might be coming in late to the party. I highly recommend everyone check out the video over at the Slow Money site.
At 12:48pm on October 6, 2009, Aaron EdewardsAaron Edewards said…
Thanks for your input today, Bill
At 3:31pm on October 4, 2009, William Ray FordWilliam Ray Ford said…
thanks for setting up Perpetua Power Sources, Inc. so people can vote for them if they desire.
 
 
 

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